Watch: How Sabah Choudrey deals with being a queer Muslim during Ramadan

By: Barfi Culture TeamPublished: 2nd June 2018

“During Ramadan, especially as a queer Muslim, it kind of highlights how difficult it can be to find community,” says activist Sabah Choudrey.

They spoke to PinkNews about fasting, what Ramadan means to them, and how to find community.

"We're not really allowed to be queer in the Muslim community, or Muslim in the queer community. I often feel a bit isolated during this time because it is really hard to find community – we really have to work for it and look for it.

"One of the things I really struggle with around this time of year is not feeling Muslim enough."

"Going to inclusive iftar spaces have really helped me to understand that that’s not something I have to worry about. They’re not segregated by gender, and being a trans person in a world where things are segregated by gender is just a reminder that I don’t fit in or I don’t belong."